College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




 

 

 

Deb Klavohn
Debra M. Klavohn, Dean

B.S., Louisiana State Univ
M.A.Ed., Western Carolina Univ
828.586.4091, ext. 331
800.447.4091, ext. 331
2nd floor, Balsam Center
debm@southwesterncc.edu

 
 

Surgical Technology

 

The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.

Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.

Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply to take the Liaison Council’s Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists. Employment opportunities include labor/ delivery/ emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians’ offices, and central supply processing units.

This program is offered in conjunction with Blue Ridge Community College in Henderson County. Students will take coursework at both institutions. Most of the general education courses will be taken at SCC and the surgical technology courses at Blue Ridge Community College. Clinicals may be obtained through local hospitals and/or distance sites.

Diploma - D45740

Fall Semester 1        
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
click on title for course description **
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills ** 0 2 0 1
BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology ** 4 2 0 5
ENG 111 Expository Writing ** 3 0 0 3
SUR 110 Introduction to Surgical Technology 2 0 0 2
SUR 111 Perioperative Patient Care 5 6 0 7
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 14 10 0 18
             
Spring Semester 1        
BIO 175 General Microbiology ** 2 2 0 3
SUR 122 Surgical Procedures I 5 3 0 6
SUR 123 SUR Clinical Practice I * 0 0 21 7
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 7 5 21 16
             
Summer Semester 1        
PSY 135 Group Processes 3 0 0 3
SUR 134 Surgical Procedures II 5 3 0 6
SUR 135 SUR Clinical Practice II * 0 0 12 4
SUR 137 Professional Success Preparation 1 0 0 1
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 9 3 12 14
             
Total Semester Hour Credits: 48  
         


Degree awarded by Blue Ridge Community College

Courses with SUR and PSY prefix are taught at Blue Ridge Community College two days per week except clinical courses

*   Clinicals may be obtained through local hospitals and/or distance sites.
** Courses offered through Southwestern Community College

Admissions Criteria
The program has a limited enrollment and only admits 5 students to articulate with Blue Ridge Community College each year. The first 5 students to complete all admission requirements for SCC and BRCC will be admitted. All parts of Phase I and Phase II must be completed as outlined below to be considered for admission into the program.

PHASE I
The applicant must:
1. Complete an application for admission to both SCC and BRCC (application to BRCC are available after November 1 of each year for the following year).
2. Be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
3. Submit official copies of all transcripts (high school and college) to both SCC and BRCC. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all necessary records are sent to the College’s Admissions Office.
4. Have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale of the most recent academic transcript (high school or postsecondary).
5.
Meet the Blue Ridge Community College placement test requirements. This may be met by one of the following methods:
a) Take and pass the basic components of the Computerized Placement Test. These consist of algebra, arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and basic
computer skills. The test is administered several times each week on the Jackson and Macon Campuses and is free of charge. To schedule a test session, contact Testing Services at extension 332. If you do not pass the basic components of the placement test, it is recommended that you enroll in and successfully complete the appropriate developmental coursework. If you are unsuccessful in
achieving the appropriate cut-off scores in any component of the test, please see the academic retest policy.
b) Appropriate SAT or ACT scores and successful completion of high school or
college computer literacy course within the past six years. See admissions section for additional details.
c) Successful completion of a college-level math, algebra, English and computer
literacy course.
6. You must have completed a minimum of high school level biology and math with a “C” average or better before being considered for admissions. Students who have not met this requirement may take a Foundations of Biology (BIO 090) and/or Survey of Mathematics (MAT 140)

PHASE II
Approved applicants must obtain clinical placement confirmation with one of the participating medical facilities, and/or scholarship funds, to be considered for admission into the program. This confirmation must be obtained in writing from the medical facility and submitted to Southwestern Community College in order for the applicant to be considered complete and eligible for one of the five available positions.

Notes:
1. All interested individuals should meet with the SCC program advisor to gain necessary information specific to meeting Blue Ridge Community College’s admissions requirements.
2. Suggested preparatory courses for individuals desiring a career in Surgical Technology would include biology, medical terminology, algebra and chemistry.
3. Applications must be updated annually by applicants who are not accepted the previous year.
4. Applicants may take non-surgical technology, general education and related coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
5. All students admitted into a health science program may be required, by clinical or
Co-op site, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug testing, prior to, or during clinical education coursework. The results of these tests could affect the student’s ability to progress in the program.
6. All students completing a health science program may be required, by an external
testing agency, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug test prior to a state or national licensing/certification board approving the graduate to sit for licensure/certification exams.

 

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